Are worms really that hazardous?

Even the healthiest looking pet can be carrying worms. We strongly advise all cat and dog owners to worm their pet regularly as worms can cause serious illness and in some cases could cause death. Some of these worms can be spread between pets and to humans, so regular worming cannot be ignored ...

Preventative healthcare - preventing worms?

Preventative
healthcare is exactly that.As owners
there are many things we can do to keep our pets in good health and prevent
them from becoming ill.This can mean
choosing the right diet for each individual pet and ensuring they receive the
right amount and type of exercise to vaccinating every year and regularly
treating against internal and external parasites.Basically that’s fleas, ticks and worms!

Regularly worming your dog or cat couldn’t
be more important - for the health of your pet, your families health and the
health of other pets and members of the public.

How does my pet get worms?

There are several ways a pet can get worms: from an infected animal, by eating contaminated soil or grass, from eating raw meat such as infected prey animals or by ingesting infected parasites, e.g. fleas when grooming.

Is there any
way of knowing if my pet is infected with worms?

It is
difficult to recognise a worm infection as many pets don’t show any outward
signs.This is why having a worm
control program advised by us is important.When used at the right intervals with a veterinary strength worming
medication, we can help protect your pet.

If you
do spot worms it is likely to be in your pet’s faeces, vomit or around their
bottom.If you see any then ring us, as
you and your pet are at risk and they need to be wormed.

Pets with
worm burdens can start to loose weight, they loose their coat condition, have
an increased appetite, develop diarrhoea and can become lethargic and
weak.

Worms are
not age discriminate – they can effect dogs and cats of all ages.They can even effect unborn puppies and
kittens of pregnant bitches and queens.So a worm control program needs to be followed even during pregnancy, to
prevent the unborn animals from being infected.

In severe
cases puppies and kittens can have a distended tummy or ‘pot belly’.This is not necessarily because they are
cute, cuddly and well fed – it is far more likely they have a heavy worm burden
which is putting their life at risk.This needs treatment.

Can I stop my pet from getting worms?

The simple answer is yes! Most dogs and cats will need worming monthly. Treating your pet with an effective veterinary strength wormer is crucial.

There are a number on the market, so to avoid confusion and make sure you are choosing the right one for your individual pet, ring us on 01376 32551101376 325511.